CE388 ‐ FUNDAMENTALS OF STEEL DESIGN

2018‐2019 Spring Term

Problem Set 1

1) Determine the critical load combination and maximum moment for the two story one bay
frame by using the moment diagrams given below. Report values for LRFD and ASD
separately. Report the followings

a) Maximum positive moment for the second story beam.

b) Maximum negative moment for the second story beam.
c) Maximum moment for the column A.

Load Combinations
LRFD ASD
1.4D 1.0D
1.2D + 1.6L + 0.5 (Lr or S or R) 1.0D + 1.0L
1.2D + 1.6(Lr or S or R) + (L or 0.5W) 1.0D + 1.0(Lr or S or R)
1.2D + 1.0W + 1.0L + 0.5(Lr or S or R) 1.0D + 0.75L + 0.75(Lr or S or R)
1.2D + 1.0E + 1.0L + 0.2S 1.0D + (0.6W or 0.7E)
0.9D + 1.0W 1.0D + 0.75L + 0.75(0.6W) + 0.75(Lr or S or R)
0.9D + 1.0E 1.0D + 0.75L + 0.75(0.7E) + 0.75S
0.6D + 0.6W
0.6D + 0.7E
 Loading
D L E
(1 kN/m)

Lr S W
(0.2 kN/m) (2 kN/m) (2 kN/m)
Figure 1 Moment Diagram due to Dead Load (kNm)
Figure 2 Moment Diagram due to Live Load (kNm)
Figure 3 Moment Diagram due to EQ Load (kNm)
Figure 4 Moment Diagram due to Wind Load (kNm)
-0.244
Figure 5 Moment Diagram due to Snow Load (kNm)
-0.0244

Figure 6 Moment Diagram due to Roof Live Load (Lr) (kNm)

 2) For the angle sections shown below calculate the following properties and compare it with
the tabulated values. Comment on your findings.

x x

Case h (mm) b (mm) t (mm)

A 120 120 12
B 200 100 12

a) Location of centroid (xs and ys)

b) Moment of inertia with respect to x and y axes (Ix and Iy)
c) Radius of gyration with respect to x and y axes (rx and ry)
d) Moment of inertia with respect to the principal axes u and v (Iu and Iv)
e) Radius of gyration with respect to u and v axes (ru and rv)
f) Angle α between y‐y and v‐v axes
 Pn
3) Calculate design tensile strength (𝜙tPn) and allowable tensile strength ( Ω ) based on yield
of gross section and fracture of net section.

10 mm * 300 mm 60 60 mm 60 60 mm 10 mm * 300 mm

50 mm
𝜙tPn 𝜙tPn
50 mm
or or
50 mm
Pn Pn
50 mm
Ω Ω

2 splice plates 8 mm * 300 mm

10 mm * 300 mm

𝜙tPn 𝜙tPn
or or
Pn Pn
Ω Ω

8 mm * 300 mm
S275 Steel (Fy=275 MPa and Fu= 430 MPa) and M16Bolts (Standard Holes)
 Pn
4) Calculate design tensile strength (𝜙tPn) and allowable tensile strength ( Ω ) based on yield of
gross section and fracture of net section. (Assume gusset plate is OK.)

UPN 320

60
𝜙tPn 𝜙tPn
60
or
or
60 Pn
Pn
Ω
Ω 60

50 mm 50 50 50

St 355 Steel (Fy=355 MPa and Fu=510 MPa) and M16 Bolts (Standard Holes)

5) Compute effective net area (Ae) for the I-shaped tension members shown below.

a)

Pn/2 IPN 300

Pn

Pn/2

75 75 75 75 mm

M22 bolts (Standard Holes)

 b)
HEA 300

Pn
Pn

60 60 60 60 60 mm

M22 bolts (Standard Holes)

6)
200 mm
Pu=2250 kN

2Pu=4500 kN

Pu=2250 kN

50 75 75 50 mm

An I - shape tension member is required to carry a load of 4500 kN determined according to LRFD
load combinations. The member end is connected using two gusset plates. Find the lightest HEA,
HEB or HEM sections of S235 Steel. (Fy=235 MPa Fu=360 MPa) Demonstrate that your member
satisfies yield, fracture and block shear. Assume gusset plates are OK. Compare the weight of
sections.

M22 bolts (Standard Holes)

7) For the tension member shown below determine if the member is able to safely carry the
applied loads. Given loads are service loads (ie. unfactored loads). Use LRFD and ASD load
combinations, separately and compare your findings. Gusset plates are OK.

M20 Bolts Standard Holes

S275 Steel Fy = 275MPa, Fu = 430MPa

Determine the maximum length (Lmax) preferred for this tension member.
D = 150 kN, L = 250 kN (D: Dead Load, L: Live Load)

Lmax

D 60 D

L 90 L

60 60 60 60 mm
mm
L150 x 150 x 12

8) Check whether the tension member shown below is able to safely carry the applied loads.
Use LRFD and ASD separately. Gusset plates and welded connections are OK. Calculate
also the maximum length (Lmax) preferred for this tension member.

Ru = 1000kN (required strength using LRFD load combination)

Ra = 500 kN (required strength using ASD load combination)

S275 Steel Fy = 275MPa, Fu = 430MPa